In this transcription of his May 1994 Commencement address at Central Michigan University, Mackinac Center for Public Policy President Lawrence Reed argues that it is counterproductive to try to reform the world by force or political decree while allowing our own personal lives to fall into disrepair.The best way to win others to a worthy cause is to serve as an attractive beacon instead of a hypocritical pontificator. Makes a great gift for graduates.10 pages.
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